US President Joe Biden expressed his regret over the death of American Gadi Haggai, who was killed in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th.
NEXTA reports with the link for the White House website.
It was previously believed that 73-year-old Gadi Haggai, who is both Israeli and American, and his wife were taken hostage on October 7th. However, according to a group representing the families of the hostages, Haggai died in the attack.
«Jill and I are heartbroken by the news that American Gad Haggai is now believed to have been killed by Hamas on October 7. We continue to pray for the well-being and safe return of his wife, Judy.», — stated the White House.
Haggai's wife, Judith Weinstein, is still a hostage in Gaza, as reported by Haaretz, an Israeli newspaper. The statement by President Biden does not provide any information about Haggai's fate.
According to Israel, on October 7th, Hamas attacked the border kibbutzim of the country. As a result, 1,200 people were killed and 240 were taken hostage in Gaza. According to reports, 129 individuals are still in captivity in Gaza since the November ceasefire.
The Forum of Hostages and Families of the Missing reported that five to ten hostages have US citizenship.
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